Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 French Open
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THE FACTS
When is Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina on and what time does it start? Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina will take place on Saturday 28th May, 2022 – not before 15:15 (UK)
Where is Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina taking place? Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina will take place at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France
What surface is Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina being played on? Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina
What channel is Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina on in the UK? Eurosport will be televising major matches so it is worth checking their schedule for Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina
Where can I stream Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina in the UK? discovery+ subscribers can stream Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina live while the match can be streamed on Eurosport Player and Amazon Prime Video if it is televised
THE PREDICTION
This could be one of the matches of the day if world number 16 Elena Rybakina and number 22 Madison Keys bring their best to this first meeting on tour. Former world number seven Keys overcame Caroline Garcia in straight sets on Thursday, backing up a decent three-set win over Anna Kalinskaya in the first round for only her second and third wins on clay this season. The 27-year-old finished runner-up at the US Open in 2017 and after a few years in the wilderness she looked on her way back to her best at the Australian Open, where she lost in the semi-finals to eventual champion Ash Barty. Keys is a complete all-courter, though, with a run to the last four here back in 2018 and all surfaces amongst her six WTA titles, including this season’s Adelaide 2.
22-year-old Rybakina has great pedigree at Roland-Garros already after reaching the quarter-finals here last season, stunning Serena Williams in the round of 16. The powerful Kazakh also struggle din the first round through three sets before a more assured display against Katie Volynets and this looks a really tough call between two players very capable of deep runs off the back of this. Rybakina has the better results on clay in recent weeks and her run last season perhaps makes her the slightest of favourites. Back the 16th seed to win at least a set here and leave the winner up to chance.
